Local News
LatestIdentity of man found dead beneath downtown dock revealed
by Jack Darrell | May 3, 2024
The body of a man found beneath a cruise ship dock in the middle of downtown Ketchikan over the weekend has been identified as 44-year-old Luke A. Moore
School Board upholds decision to retain book in high school library
by Michael Fanelli | May 3, 2024
In a unanimous decision, the Board sided with the Superintendent to keep “Red Hood” by Elana Arnold on Ketchikan High School shelves.
Performing arts camp provides an opportunity for Ketchikan students to embrace Indigenous identities
by Michael Fanelli | May 1, 2024
A group of students spent spring break learning to perform a traditional Tsimshian story, as part of a Sealaska Heritage Institute education program.
Hours after BSA rally, School Board passes budget with $6 million deficit
by Michael Fanelli and Jack Darrell | Apr 30, 2024
Educators rallied to raise the BSA Wednesday. That night, the Ketchikan School Board moved ahead with a budget requiring $6 million in cuts.
Station Highlights
Latest“One Poem a Day” Schedule and Poems
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 2, 2024
Click on the text above to see the schedule of poems and to listen.
KRBD’s Spring Fund Drive
by Mike Gates | Mar 26, 2024
We are excited about this week’s Spring Fund Drive, which runs from Sunday 3/24 through...
Mike Gates moves to Interim GM job
by Marty West | Feb 14, 2024
The Development Specialist will start a six week contract March 1.
More 2024 KRBD Calendars are in!
by Marty West | Feb 5, 2024
On sale at the station, 1101 Copper Ridge Lane and at Parnassus Books and Gifts downtown
Morning Edition Interviews
LatestKetchikan AARP releases 2024-2026 Senior Directory
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
A guide listing services available and contact information for organizations in Ketchikan...
Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program kicking off
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 24, 2024
Ben Watson, community paramedic, give details about the mobile integrated healthcare program, how...
Alzheimer’s topic of next Ask UAS
by Maria Dudzak | Mar 19, 2024
Story sharing and discussion is the format of the next Ask UAS. Assistant Professor Michele...
Community Reports
LatestCraig Parks and Recreation Report
by Maria Dudzak | May 3, 2024
Listen to the May 3 Craig Parks and Recreation report with Victoria Merritt, Gretchen Klein, Wendy...
Job Center Report
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Hear about some new jobs recently posted, Public Assistance is sharing space with the job center...
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
by Maria Dudzak | Apr 29, 2024
Southeast saw a low snow pack this winter. What might that mean this summer? Meteorologist Brian...
Southeast News
LatestSome Petersburg officials are trying to stem the tide of fatal overdoses by handing out more Narcan kits. But not everyone is onboard.
by KFSK Petersburg | May 3, 2024
The contents of the Narcan kits distributed at Petersburg’s public health office (left), with...
U.S. Coast Guard rescues stranded kayaker with assistance from Petersburg police dispatch
by KFSK Petersburg | May 3, 2024
A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, July 17, 2018. (Photo courtesy of...
Despite promise of help from Juneau, Sitka School Board cuts 16 teachers to balance next year’s budget
by KCAW Sitka | May 2, 2024
Former district business manager Dave Arp has returned to work for Sitka Schools as an interim....
Alaska News
LatestJudy Woodruff discusses political division in America | Alaska Insight
by APRN News | May 3, 2024
There’s no question that America is deeply politically divided, but what does this division mean...
Former head prison doctor replaces Anne Zink as Alaska’s chief medical officer
by APRN News | May 3, 2024
Dr. Robert Lawrence is a family medicine doctor and previously worked as the chief medical officer...
State economist says Kenai Peninsula job market recovering faster than Alaska
by APRN News | May 3, 2024
Attendees at the 2024 Industry Outlook Forum, hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Economics Development...
NPR
LatestScientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles
by NPR News | May 3, 2024
When marijuana becomes a Schedule III instead of a Schedule I substance under federal rules,...
Orangutan in the wild applied medicinal plant to heal its own injury, biologists say
by NPR News | May 3, 2024
It is “the first known case of active wound treatment in a wild animal with a medical...
Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and L.A. in 2028
by NPR News | May 3, 2024
Katie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she...